737 vs 500 Citation I
The 737 and the 500 Citation I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 665 km/h for the 500 Citation I. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,459 km for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 9.7x the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 689 for the 500 Citation I. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $0.9M for the 500 Citation I. The 737 first flew 2 years before the 500 Citation I (1967 vs 1969).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| American light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 15 September 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 689 units |
| Average unit price | $0.9 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 25.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 998 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 239 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or 500 Citation I?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.